William A. Navas, Jr.
| William A. Navas Jr. | |
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Navas in September 2004
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| Born |
December 15, 1942 Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 Army National Guard
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| Years of service | 1965-1998 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Unit |
Puerto Rico Army National Guard Army National Guard National Guard Bureau |
| Commands held | Company A, 168th Engineer Battalion Company C, 130th Engineer Battalion 125th Military Police Battalion 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment Combined Task Force, 193rd Infantry Brigade Director, Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
| Other work |
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Executive Director, National Security Professional Development Integration Office |
William A. Navas Jr. (born December 15, 1942) is a retired United States Army Major General who served as the Director of the Army National Guard. He is also the first Puerto Rican to be named an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Navas was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on December 15, 1942. His family has a long tradition of military service, including his grandfather, Colonel Antonio M. Navas, who served in both World Wars. His father, Captain William A. Navas Sr. served in World War II and had a successful career in civil engineering upon his retirement from the military.
Navas received his primary and secondary education in his hometown of Mayagüez. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He joined the Beta-Activo Chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity, and served as chapter president from 1963 to 1964.
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